Jumbo Raisin Cookies



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Additional Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Servings:
30

Yield:
2 1/2 dozen


Ingredients

  • 2cupsraisins
  • 1cupwater
  • 3 ½cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1teaspoonsalt
  • ½teaspoonground cinnamon
  • ½teaspoonground nutmeg
  • 1cupshortening
  • 1 ¾cupswhite sugar
  • 2eggs
  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract
  • ½cupchopped walnuts

  • Directions

    Place water and raisins in a small saucepan, and bring to boil. Boil 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

    Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.

    In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisins along with the liquid in which they were boiled. Blend in flour mixture, then mix in the walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    206

    Calories

    9g

    Fat

    31g

    Carbs

    3g

    Protein

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